Following in the footsteps of London’s water transport, Kolkata is all set to get water taxis plying on the Hooghly River soon. Vivada has joined hands with the West Bengal Surface Transport Corp (WBSTC) to launch two water taxis in the first phase of a Rs 13.5-crore project. With a capacity to accommodate 20 passengers, the main aim is to facilitate recreational activities and tourism on the river. You can hop on to a water taxi, feel the breeze in your hair, cruise with speed and move from one tourist spot to another without the hassles of traffic. A Dutch agency, with prior experience in the field, had been roped in the project who will ensure that our city’s amazing network of rivers and canals is utilised to the best in order to facilitate easy commutes.
